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Mandala Tree Yoga

Locality: Applecross

Address: 58/60 Duncraig Rd 6153 Applecross

Website: http://www.mandalatreeyoga.com.au

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24.01.2022 Have you ever tried acro-yoga? Acro-yoga is a modern practice that combines concepts from partner acrobatics, yoga and therapeutic Thai massage. It is often easier than it looks and while it can offer different challenges it is usually more about developing trust and finding the right balance points, than needing to build up some crazy difficult skills. ... The emphasis is on FUN and PLAY in a safe an supportive environment. Have you tried acro-yoga before? . . . . . . #acroyoga #acrobatics #yoga #thaimassage #play

21.01.2022 Polyphenols are a category of compounds that are generally found in plant foods such as berries, grapes, plums, grapefruit, pomegranates, oregano and cocoa. Dark red or black coloured fruits (such as black berries) generally have higher levels of polyphenols which can combat cell damage (antioxidants), lower the risk or type 2 diabetes, reduce inflammation and support gut health. Polyphenols can also lower blood pressure (and lower risk of heart disease), improve brain heal...th and lower the risk of developing cancer. While polyphenols foods (in their natural plant based form) are a beneficial choice for most, check with your doctor if you have a medical condition (some polyphenols can potentially interact with medication or affect people with allergies etc). . . . . . . #polyphenols #nutrition #foodasmedicine #antioxidant #guthealth

17.01.2022 The Breath such an amazing tool for calming the nervous system and creating more balance, mental clarity, energy and awareness! . . . .... . . #consciousbreathing #calming #balance #mentalclarity #awareness See more

16.01.2022 If you would like to sample one of Chelsea Joys beautiful nourishing Yin classes, head over to our community page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/211656753270889 . . .... . . . #onlineyoga #yogavideosonline #onlineyogacommunity #yogagroup See more

16.01.2022 Did you know that the trees actually communicate with each other through a network of fungi that connect their roots? This is another reason why it is so important to preserve forests and ancient trees (more of the communication network is lost when older trees are removed). It is the science that supports what forest lovers have felt throughout the ages (that there is much much more to these incredibly special places than first meets the eye). If you are interested in learni...ng more about the fascinating life of trees, check out these videos from BBC and National Geographic! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWOqeyPIVRo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kHZ0a_6TxY Mali Maeder . . . . . . #fascinatingfact #forestlover #forestfacts #mothernature #trees

16.01.2022 Over the years there have been many debates and conversations around the topic of whether or not a yoga teacher should adjust their students. I personally, LOVE a good adjustment from a confident, experienced teacher that I trust. For me they really do assist in moving stagnation and opening me up where I feel a little stuck. I love the little bit of extra freedom that I notice in my joints and muscles afterwards. As much as I enjoy a good adjustment, I have also been in cla...sses where teachers have pushed on my body without first building trust or asking permission. There is also nothing worst than being pushed to the point of injury or being touched when you are having the sort of day where you just need your own space. I can understand why this is such an important discussion and I firmly believe that adjustments should be centred around a conversation starting with, "would you like this?", "how is this feeling?", "is that enough?" etc etc. An experienced teacher will know how to have this conversation and move in a way that the student is in full control of the pressure and every detail. I love the idea of adjustment consent cards that students can put under their mat. One side saying 'YES adjust me please' and the other saying 'NO, not today'. This gives students a chance to be in full control and reduces the chance that students might say yes (feeling pressure in the moment) when they really mean no. Let us know in the comments below, do you love a good adjustment or do you prefer to practice in your own space? Do you enjoy a good class that gives you the option to choose either way? Share your yoga adjustment experiences! . . . . . . #yogaadjustment #teachingyoga #yogacommunity #yogaexperience #consent

15.01.2022 When I feel anxiety creeping in (that is usually triggered by seeing another local big native tree being chopped down or being reminded of all the forests / wild places being lost), it sometimes helps to think about the power and resilience of 'mother nature'. This image acts as a reminder, that if left alone, a forest has the ability to overtake a whole city. A tree has the power to grow around or over man-made structures and move crumbling stone or concrete. Nature is so ...incredibly resilient and has the power to bounce back if we let it. The great loss of our time is not that mother nature will be lost, it is that humans (on our current path) will destroy the planet to a point where the next generations will never get to experience the incredible wild places, giant trees and beautiful creatures that we always took for granted. A forest can regrow and find it's balance once more, but this can take hundreds of years, many lifetimes where our more recent ancestors (and 'known' younger loved ones), will suffer the consequences of our current actions. If wild animal populations continue to be affected by our actions, it might even take millions of years for biodiversity to redevelop. This thought can be quite horrific if you truly understand what is going on in the world around us, however this image is a comforting reminder that the forests can recover. Nature will always find its balance. There is still hope as long as we step back enough to see the bigger picture, plan for a better future and move towards a world where we value and protect mother natures greatest 'works of art'. She will always be 'painting' but we need to recognize and and appreciate the 'masterpieces' of our time. Julia Volk . . . . . . #mothernature #resilience #forestart #biodiversity #amazingtrees

13.01.2022 Happy Christmas everyone! . . . .... . . #christmas #happychristmas #holidaygreeting #christmas2020 #mandalatreeyoga See more

13.01.2022 For those of you who are new to our page, meet Chelsea Joy, who creates beautiful nourishing Yin classes for our online studio. Chelsea is originally from California but has spent much of her life living and traveling all over the world. Now based in the UK, Chelsea found her passion for yoga and wellness in Perth many years ago and been teaching for the last 5 years.... She has a fun and fluid style which she layers on top of the traditional yogic foundations. To try one of Chelsea's classes (on us!) head over to our community group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/211656753270889 . . . . . . #yin #yinclasses #onlineyoga #yogacommunity #onlineyogavideos

13.01.2022 Whether you are on holidays, at work or doing something else entirely, we hope you are having a great week where you are finding some moments to pause, go outside, feel the breeze on your skin and breathe some fresh air. Even a few minutes like this can change the course of a day! . . . .... . . #pause #breathe #freshair #selfcare #naturebreak See more

12.01.2022 Namaskarasana (Salutation or Greeting pose) is also known as Malasana (Garland pose) in some traditions. Deep squatting poses are extremely beneficial when it comes to opening the hips, nerve health (especially around the thighs, knees and in Namaskarasana around the shoulders, arms and neck), improving posture, spinal health and supporting healthy digestion / elimination. Many modern movement experts describe deep squatting as one of the best things you can do to start deve...loping a more stable, mobile, healthy body! Try Ido Portals 30/30 squat challenge (30 mins of squatting every day for 30 days) and notice the dramatic effect it has on your body. If you are new to Namaskarasana, roll up a towel or mat to put under your heels (lifted heels will help). Keep your spine straight, shoulders back and lower the hips as far as what feels comfortable. You can also grab on to a stable rail for a bit of extra support or try it with your back to the wall. Move slowly so you can easily pull back if anything does not feel quite right. If you want to explore some different squat variations check out some of Ido Portals squatting videos for some ideas and inspiration! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPwG2hqnOx0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbozu0DPcYI . . . . . . #namaskarasana #greetingpose #garlandpose #idoportals #yogapose

12.01.2022 Check out the size of these amazing trees tucked away in the Perth hills (my friend standing on the path next to the leaning Jarrah for a bit of perspective)! . . . .... . . #naturelover #green #perth #trees #mothernature See more

11.01.2022 When it comes to a home cooked meal, there is nothing better than the flavour and energy that comes with adding freshly picked herbs from the garden. Culinary garden herbs are high in nutrients and antioxidants (and there is a long list of health benefits for each individual herb)! Fresh herbs are generally even higher in antioxidants (which protect cells against free radicals) so use some in your cooking (for flavour) and save some to sprinkle on top (for optimal health bene...fits). Many health professionals also recommend using fresh herbs in cooking (over supplements) as they can work synergistically with other foods to enhance absorption of other nutrients. The great news is that many herbs do not need a lot of space and can be grown in a pot in the verandah or window bench (if you do not have a lot of garden space)! What are your favourite cooking herbs? . . . . . . #herbs #cooking #gardenherbs #freshherbs #nutrition

10.01.2022 Eggs contain so many healthy nutrients such as lutein and zeaxanthin (good for eye health), choline (good for the metabolism, liver and brain health) as well as various vitamins (A, B & D). They are high in protein and it is healthy for the average adult to consume up to 1 egg a day (along side a varied healthy diet). This means a healthy person can eat 3x 2 egg omelettes and 1 poached egg on toast per week! It is easy to see why nutritionists are now recommending eggs as a ...healthy way to increase protein levels, but not all eggs are equal! Many yogi's choose to avoid eggs because of the terrible conditions that so many farm chickens live in. Ahimsa (non-harming) is an important part of the yogic lifestyle and once a bit of light is shed on farming practices (as well as what can happen to the unwanted chicks and chickens), many yogi's feel that eating eggs do not align with their Ahimsa practice or beliefs. Even some supermarket 'free range' egg brands have been proven to be almost as bad as the cage egg farms. The good news is, there seems to be more ethical farms popping up which treat their chickens with the love and respect they deserve and more people are choosing to rescue a battery hen, teach her how to walk and give her space to run. A chicken as a pet will not only give you guilt free eggs, she will eat garden pests, fertilize your vege patch and keep you company! And if you choose to buy your eggs, farmers markets and health food shops are usually great places to start, where you can ask questions about the farms, the conditions that the chickens live in and farm practices in regards to unwanted chickens. Yes true free range and pasture raised eggs are often more expensive, but when the chickens are happy and healthy, the eggs will be more nutrient rich. The yolk will be a darker orange (rather than yellow) and you wont have to eat quite as many (so it may equal out after all). And eating eggs free of any subtle (possibly sub-conscious) guilt is absolutely worth it! . . . . . . #ethical #consciousliving #freerange #organic #healthy

09.01.2022 Happy Saturday everyone! Hope you are all having a great start to the weekend and where ever you are in the world, what ever you are up to, we hope you are finding some moments to pause, relax and rejuvenate for the week ahead. . .... . . . . #weekend #saturday #relaxation #rejuvenate #happyweekend See more

08.01.2022 So many of the systems in our body rely on MOVEMENT to assist in their functioning. Our Lymphatic System (which removes toxins, cellular waste and helps protect the body against bacteria, parasites, viruses etc), relies on MOVEMENT of the muscles and joints to move Lymph (the fluid that transports the waste and bacteria fighting white blood cells / lymphocytes) through the body. The healthy functioning of our circulatory system, digestive system and other various body functi...ons, also depend on movement! There are so many forms of movement and it is a good idea to find something you enjoy so you can keep a consistent practice (and support these amazing systems)! How do you love to move your body? Yoga? Dance? Running or Something else? . . . . . . #movement #lymphaticsystem #bodysystems #healthybody #exercise

07.01.2022 Hope everyone is flowing smoothly into the week ahead, whether you are working, relaxing or holidaying! . . . .... . . #flow #happymonday #mondaymotivation #relax #yogaflow See more

07.01.2022 Have you ever heard your teacher use the word Drishti (perhaps having missed the class where there was an explanation) and wondered what it means? Drishti can be translated as 'view', 'vision' or 'attitude', however in the context of yoga it refers to a focused gaze which helps to develop a deeper concentration with intention. In some more traditional practices, different postures will include different focus points where the eyes stay fixed on different parts of the body (o...r different points) and the awareness becomes 'one pointed' either externally or internally. It helps bring us into the present moment and acts as an anchor to help stop wandering attention. It also helps bring more stability (especially in balancing postures) and brings a whole new dimension to the practice. . . . . . . #drishti #concentration #attitude #stability #yoga

06.01.2022 Another gorgeous picture from one of Rachel's adventures! We hope you are having an equally relaxing day, appreciating all the little things in life! . .... . . . . #adventure #travel #relax #unwind #life See more

06.01.2022 Focus on the moments between the postures. A conscious, smooth flowing transition can transform your practice and help you connect to a smoother deeper breath. This is where yoga can become like an organic, seamless flowing dance or a deep moving meditation. Something special happens when you start to become more aware of what happens in the in-between moments (of movement, breath, thought etc). . .... . . . . #yogaposture #movementpractice #consciousmovement #organicyoga #organicmovement See more

06.01.2022 Did you know that I have always had naturally tight hamstrings? Maybe it was from years of stomping my feet in Flamenco dance. Maybe my short stint with cross country running or playing tennis as a child contributed. Maybe my body was just built this way. Growing up, as a student of dance I had to work hard to open up these muscles through the backs of my legs. After years of classes and stretching it was a miracle I could put my palms on the floor, straight legged in a stand...ing forward fold. For years I couldn't understand why dancers who were doing the exactly the same training as me, could fold in half with so much ease. It wasn't until I started to do yoga that I really started to appreciate that every body moves differently. Even with the same training, EVERYONE has those things that feel a more difficult and require more work and things that come with more ease. These things don't make you better or worst than the next person, it simply makes us all unique and what I love about yoga is that it has the potential to work with your unique body in a judgement free, loving, supportive environment. People often come to class worried about their tight hamstrings or inflexible spine, however when you realize that just about everyone starts out feeling that way about an aspect of the practice, once it sinks in that everyone has a unique body and will naturally need unique instructions, variations, use of props etc etc, then it becomes much easier to let these worries go and learn to love what you are doing and where you are at in your own unique, amazing body. . . . . . . #bodypositive #yogaforeverybody #yogaforall #unique #yogajourney

05.01.2022 Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) opens up the spine, chest, neck and shoulders. It can be use to correct posture and the compression on the lower belly massages, tones and improves function of the lower abdominal organs. It also builds strength in the back, chest and shoulders while opening the front body. Because of the pressure it creates in the belly, Bow pose should be avoided during pregnancy, after surgery, while dealing with other abdominal conditions (ie stomach ulcers) and it ...should also be avoided if there are any spine or neck injuries. It can sometimes feel harder to breathe in this pose, so people with low or high blood pressure may also need to choose a more gentle alternative. If you practice this version, remember to breathe deep, be gentle with yourself and allow the body to move and rock naturally as you fill the lungs. Bow pose has some amazing benefits both physically and energetically. As with any yoga posture, explore it slowly with awareness so you can listen to the signals your body is giving you. Tuning into the sensations and moving slow will help you to know when you need to pull back and come into a more suitable variation (or a rest pose). We all practice very differently from day to day, from season to season, depending on a huge variety of factors. It is always best to choose a variation or depth that feels best for you in the moment and this will result in a safe, effective, enjoyable session. Do you practice some form of Dhanurasana? Tell us in the comments below! . . . . . . #dhanurasana #bowpose #yogapose #yogaposture #asanapractice

05.01.2022 Nutrients (which we need in the right amounts to be healthy) are generally divided into two major categories. Macro-nutrients and Micro-nutrients. The word macro means 'large' and macro-nutrients are the major nutrition components that make up our food: proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Sometimes we consume too much or too little of these 'macro's' and adjusting the amount and balance to suit the individual is a simple but effective way for nutritionists or health coaches t...o encourage healthier eating and get results. Micro (meaning small) nutrients work with macro-nutrients and on their own to support all sorts of functions throughout the body. As the name suggests, micro-nutrients are needed in smaller amounts, however if our diet does not give us everything we need, we can end up with deficiencies that lead to fatigue, and poor health. 'Micro's' include our vitamins & minerals and they can be divided into the categories of water-soluble vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, micro-minerals and trace minerals. Unless you have a specific health condition, goal or diet requirement, healthy eating can be quite simple. Find the right balance of macro's for you and try to have a little bit of each on your plate. Avoid refined carbs and processed foods and turn to a varied wholefood diet with lots of colour! . . . . . . #healthyeating #nutrients #wholefood #healthydiet #nutrition